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Pat BradleyThere are six questions on the city of Burlington’s ballot in November. Mayor Miro Weinberger and key environmentalists met recently to urge voters to pass four of the questions related to the development proposal for the downtown core.Mayor and Environmental Groups Urge Passage Of Burlington Ballot Questionshttp://wamc.org/post/mayor-and-environmental-groups-urge-passage-burlington-ballot-questions
150399 as http://wamc.orgWed, 26 Oct 2016 20:55:00 +0000Mayor and Environmental Groups Urge Passage Of Burlington Ballot QuestionsPat BradleyJust around the corner from the decades-old bus station in downtown Burlington, a new state of the art transit center opened Thursday. City, state and federal officials celebrated the new downtown hub.Burlington Opens New Transit Centerhttp://wamc.org/post/burlington-opens-new-transit-center
149720 as http://wamc.orgFri, 14 Oct 2016 15:45:00 +0000Burlington Opens New Transit CenterPat BradleyBurlington Mayor Miro Weinberger announced Friday that an older building in the downtown will be redeveloped to provide for better and greener office space.Older Building In Downtown Burlington To Be Refurbishedhttp://wamc.org/post/older-building-downtown-burlington-be-refurbished
145925 as http://wamc.orgFri, 12 Aug 2016 21:15:00 +0000Older Building In Downtown Burlington To Be RefurbishedPat BradleyBurlington’s Memorial Auditorium has been in disrepair for years. Last fall, the Public Works Department and city engineers began inspecting its leaking roof, cracked support beams and rusty steel girders. The mayor’s office has now confirmed that the city engineer deems the building unsafe for use or occupancy.Burlington’s Memorial Auditorium Unsafe For Usehttp://wamc.org/post/burlington-s-memorial-auditorium-unsafe-use
144827 as http://wamc.orgWed, 27 Jul 2016 22:15:00 +0000Burlington’s Memorial Auditorium Unsafe For UsePat BradleyBurlington’s mayor and the developer of an old electric generating facility on the city’s waterfront have agreed to cancel a development agreement. But the New Moran Inc. is being given a final chance to present a feasible project even as the mayor begins to assess other potential developers or destruction of the building.Potential Redevelopment Of Moran Plant Dimminghttp://wamc.org/post/potential-redevelopment-moran-plant-dimming
144393 as http://wamc.orgThu, 21 Jul 2016 21:45:00 +0000Potential Redevelopment Of Moran Plant DimmingAssociated Press About 3,000 people are expected to take part in the Vermont City Marathon in Burlington.3,000 To Take Part In Vermont City Marathonhttp://wamc.org/post/3000-take-part-vermont-city-marathon
140909 as http://wamc.orgSun, 29 May 2016 11:50:33 +00003,000 To Take Part In Vermont City MarathonPat BradleyThe Burlington City Council this week gave preliminary approval to a plan to redevelop the Burlington Town Center Mall in the heart of downtown.City Council Gives Preliminary Approval To Downtown Redevelopmenthttp://wamc.org/post/city-council-gives-preliminary-approval-downtown-redevelopment
139407 as http://wamc.orgThu, 05 May 2016 23:45:00 +0000City Council Gives Preliminary Approval To Downtown RedevelopmentPat BradleyBurlington Mayor Miro Weinberger says a $200 million redevelopment plan for the site of a downtown mall would create 270 homes, 900 permanent jobs and new office and retail space as well as the tallest building in Vermont.Mayor Announces Agreement For Redevelopment Of Downtown Mallhttp://wamc.org/post/mayor-announces-agreement-redevelopment-downtown-mall
138481 as http://wamc.orgFri, 22 Apr 2016 03:15:00 +0000Mayor Announces Agreement For Redevelopment Of Downtown MallPat BradleySaying Burlington is stronger than it has been in years, Mayor Miro Weinberger delivered his fifth State of the City address Monday evening. He explains that his speech outlined the need to move from policy to action.Weinberger Discusses State Of Burlingtonhttp://wamc.org/post/weinberger-discusses-state-burlington
137350 as http://wamc.orgWed, 06 Apr 2016 15:55:00 +0000Weinberger Discusses State Of BurlingtonPat BradleyThe masks are going back on in Vermont’s largest city. The Burlington city council recently approved revisions to a decades-old city ordinance that banned adults wearing masks.Burlington City Council Updates Antiquated Mask Ordinancehttp://wamc.org/post/burlington-city-council-updates-antiquated-mask-ordinance
135881 as http://wamc.orgTue, 15 Mar 2016 21:45:00 +0000Burlington City Council Updates Antiquated Mask OrdinancePat BradleyOn Town Meeting Day this week, voters in Burlington approved a pilot project to transform a busy four-lane street to try to enhance safety and traffic flow. While it passed city-wide, the plan was rejected by those living in the area near the planned project.Transportation Project Approved On City Wide Vote Despite Local Rejection http://wamc.org/post/transportation-project-approved-city-wide-vote-despite-local-rejection
135117 as http://wamc.orgFri, 04 Mar 2016 17:10:00 +0000Transportation Project Approved On City Wide Vote Despite Local Rejection Pat BradleyBurlington Mayor Miro Weinberger announced this morning that Moody’s Investors Services has upgraded the city’s credit rating by two steps.Burlington Credit Rating Enhancedhttp://wamc.org/post/burlington-credit-rating-enhanced
135060 as http://wamc.orgThu, 03 Mar 2016 22:30:00 +0000Burlington Credit Rating EnhancedPat BradleyBurlington Mayor Miro Weinberger attended the winter meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the Mayors’ Innovation Project in Washington last week. He tells WAMC’s North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley about what was discussed and some of the priorities he wants the Vermont legislature to address. Conversation With Burlington Mayor Miro Weinbergerhttp://wamc.org/post/conversation-burlington-mayor-miro-weinberger
132596 as http://wamc.orgTue, 26 Jan 2016 22:45:00 +0000 Conversation With Burlington Mayor Miro WeinbergerPat BradleyBurlington, Vermont city councilors heard a report Monday from health and law enforcement officials about the level and impact of the opiate addiction crisis on the city. The city is the latest in our region to grapple with what officials have called an epidemic.City Councilors Hear Depth Of Addiction Crisishttp://wamc.org/post/city-councilors-hear-depth-addiction-crisis
131732 as http://wamc.orgWed, 13 Jan 2016 23:36:00 +0000City Councilors Hear Depth Of Addiction CrisisAssociated PressRepublican presidential front-runner Donald Trump will have a packed house when he speaks this week in the backyard of second-place Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders.Vermonters Grab Trump Ticketshttp://wamc.org/post/vermonters-grab-trump-tickets
131034 as http://wamc.orgSun, 03 Jan 2016 13:50:38 +0000Vermonters Grab Trump TicketsPat BradleyFor most of the 19th and 20th centuries, the Burlington, Vermont waterfront was an industrial hub. Since the 1990’s, officials have been converting the lakeshore for public and recreational use. On Monday, WAMC’s North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley was at the ribbon cutting of a new state-of-the-art skateboard park signifying the completion of Waterfront Access North.Burlington Celebrates Completion Of Northern Waterfront Projecthttp://wamc.org/post/burlington-celebrates-completion-northern-waterfront-project
128568 as http://wamc.orgTue, 24 Nov 2015 22:45:00 +0000Burlington Celebrates Completion Of Northern Waterfront ProjectPat BradleyVermont’s top leaders were in Burlington celebrate the completion of a development project on the northern edge of the city’s waterfront.Burlington’s Northern Waterfront Openshttp://wamc.org/post/burlington-s-northern-waterfront-opens
128496 as http://wamc.orgMon, 23 Nov 2015 22:30:00 +0000Burlington’s Northern Waterfront OpensPat BradleyLate last month, a number KKK fliers were discovered at the homes of two black women in Burlington. The incident sparked a number of rallies in Burlington by people protesting racism. Burlington officials announced on Thursday the arrest of a white supremacist in the case.Arrest Made In KKK Recruitment Flier Casehttp://wamc.org/post/arrest-made-kkk-recruitment-flier-case
127730 as http://wamc.orgThu, 12 Nov 2015 22:15:00 +0000Arrest Made In KKK Recruitment Flier CasePat BradleyBurlington city officials announced a cooperative program with the city fire department and the University of Vermont Medical Center that will add paramedics to first responder teams.Burlington Plans Paramedic Serviceshttp://wamc.org/post/burlington-plans-paramedic-services
126222 as http://wamc.orgThu, 22 Oct 2015 03:40:00 +0000Burlington Plans Paramedic ServicesPat BradleyThe Burlington City Council has unanimously approved a Housing Action Plan that includes 22 initiatives to create new housing and reduce costs in Vermont’s largest city.Burlington City Council Passes Housing Action Planhttp://wamc.org/post/burlington-city-council-passes-housing-action-plan
125836 as http://wamc.orgThu, 15 Oct 2015 21:30:00 +0000Burlington City Council Passes Housing Action Plan